Jodie Reay

The committee held an election for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair. Additionally, staff presented a draft Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw for Central Okanagan Electoral Area West and Central Okanagan Electoral Area East, resulting in a recommendation to the Regional Board to proceed with the readings and adoption of the bylaw and its associated amendments.

The board discussed the introduction of a new draft soil removal and deposit bylaw, supported grant applications to the Union of BC Municipalities for emergency preparedness and evacuation route planning, and approved travel expenses for various directors to attend upcoming conferences. Additionally, a new appointment was made to the Okanagan Regional Library Board, the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan draft was received for information, and a notice of motion regarding the North Westside Regional Water System project was introduced. The board also received reports on the Okanagan Sterile Insect Release Program and the ETSI-BC Regional Advisory Committee, and held a closed session to discuss legal and negotiation matters.

The board conducted elections for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions. Key agenda items included the approval of a Notice on Title for a property on Brant Road following discussions on bylaw contravention and non-compliance fines. The board received the Regional Growth Strategy Annual Report, initiated the development of a new Regional Growth Strategy, and approved a letter of concurrence for a telecommunications tower at 2411 Westside Road. Additionally, the findings of the 2025 Dog Control Service Review were presented, and a notice of motion regarding a Soil Deposit and Removal regulatory bylaw was introduced.

The board discussed and addressed several key agenda items, including proposed bylaw amendments for short-term rental accommodation, the repeal and replacement of the Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw, and the initiation of an update to the Westside Liquid Waste Management Plan. Additionally, the board received reports regarding curbside recycling and various committee updates. Financial proceedings included the adoption of the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, the approval of various Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid funding allocations, an amendment to the Grant-in-Aid board policy, and the adoption of a security issuing bylaw for the City of Kelowna.

The board meeting featured a presentation from the Interior Health Authority regarding a capital project status update, during which staff responded to inquiries from the directors. Additionally, the board approved a motion to close the meeting to the public to discuss matters related to information protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.